Kansas State U Job Ad: Rhetoric with International Perspective

We are inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in rhetoric, beginning August 2017. Potential areas of research expertise that are a strong fit for this position include: a focus on new media and technology, an international/global perspective, a critical approach, and/or social movements. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in rhetorical theory and criticism along with course(s) that complement their own research interests.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field in hand by August 2017.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to K-State’s Vision 2025 goal of being a top-50 research university by 2025 by carrying out a vibrant program of research; by contributing to the department’s reputation for teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; by advising graduate and undergraduate students; and by providing service to the department, university, discipline, and community.

How to Apply: Please apply by uploading a SINGLE pdf file including (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research and teaching statements, (4) writing sample, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (6) names and contact information for three professional references to the campus job site. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

The Communication Studies Department is located at Kansas State’s Manhattan campus, which has an increasingly diverse student body of more than 23,000. Our department offers both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. We offer four specialized tracks at the undergraduate level: Political Communication, Organizational Communication, Legal Communication, and Relational Communication. In addition to producing quality research and innovative teaching, we take pride in our students who compete on nationally competitive debate, forensics, and mock trial teams.

In 2016, Kansas State University had its fifth consecutive year of fundraising over 100 million dollars. The Princeton Review ranked Kansas State University in 13 different categories in the 2017 edition of “The Best 381 Colleges.” Among the rankings are No. 2 for students love these colleges, No. 3 for best quality of life, and No. 15 for best run colleges.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.